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Russkies

5.219871h 39mMovieDramaFamily

A group of American boys discovers a Russian sailor washed up on the coast of Florida and decide to befriend him, assuming that he is friendly and will bring them no danger and thus go against the ideas of their parents, as well as the government.

DirectorRick Rosenthal
WritersSheldon Lettich·Alan Jay Glueckman
ProducersStephen Deutsch·Mort Engelberg

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Cast · Directed by Rick Rosenthal

JPJoaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Danny
PBPeter Billingsley
Peter Billingsley
Adam
WHWhip Hubley
Whip Hubley
Mischa
SDStefan DeSalle
Stefan DeSalle
Jason
SPSummer Phoenix
Summer Phoenix
Candi
SWSusan Walters
Susan Walters
Diane
PKPatrick Kilpatrick
Patrick Kilpatrick
Raimy
VPVic Polizos
Vic Polizos
Sulock
CFCharles Frank
Charles Frank
Mr. V.
SBSusan Blanchard
Susan Blanchard
Mrs. V.
BHBenjamin Hendrickson
Benjamin Hendrickson
Sgt. Kovac
CKCarole King
Carole King
Mrs. Kovac

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Russkies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Russkies?

Russkies is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Russkies on Netflix?

No, Russkies is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

Is Russkies on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Russkies is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Russkies for free?

Russkies is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.